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Project 2.3.1a Miniature Train

Purpose
Have you ever ridden on a train or owned a train set? The parts that make up the
engine car on a train can vary depending on the make and model; however, all train
engine cars have parts that are similar.

Collecting miniature trains or small replica versions of full size trains is a popular
hobby for all ages. Some train collectors showcase their collection for everyone to
see. They even build small scale towns and background scenery that trains run
through while in the showcase. It is evident the time and detail that many train
enthusiasts spend and create to make the showcase come to life.

Being able to read dimensioned drawings of an object is an important engineering
skill. Understanding how to transpose these drawings into computer models of parts
is also important. As you have learned in previous lessons, a sketch serves as the
foundation for all the technical work that comes afterward. Being able to perform this
technical work is an obvious must. Relaying this technical work correctly is a skill
that allows a group of people to function as a design team.


Equipment
Computer with 3D CAD solid modeling program
Printer
Engineers notebook

Procedure
This project will provide you with an opportunity to further develop your modeling
skills, as well as your ability to use the computer as an efficient communication tool.

What you learned in the past two lessons will be systematically applied to this
project.

In this project, you will model the parts needed for the Miniature Train Assembly.
The parts with the dimensions are listed below.





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Train Parts List
Item Quantity Name Description Material
1 1 Train Body ABS Plastic
2 1 Stack ABS Plastic
3 1 Hitch Magnet ABS Plastic
4 1 Hitch Peg ABS Plastic
5 4 Wheel ABS Plastic
6 4 Axle Peg ABS Plastic
7 2 Linkage Arm ABS Plastic
8 4 Linkage Peg ABS Plastic
9 1 Cow Catcher ABS Plastic



Train Tolerances
All parts have the following tolerances:
X.X = +/- .020
X.XX = +/- .010
X.XXX = +/- .005




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Part #1: Train Body


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Part #2: Stack

Part #3: Hitch Magnet


Part #4: Hitch Peg


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Part #5: Wheel


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Part #6: Axle Peg

Part #7: Linkage Arm

Part #8: Linkage Peg

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Part #9: Cow Catcher



Assembled Train

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Straight Track



Conclusion
1. Why are drawings composed of different line conventions?





2. What is the purpose of a sectional view?






3. What is the purpose of an auxiliary view?





4. Why are symbols used instead of words to identify hole types?



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5. What advantage is there to using algebraic equations instead of numerical values
when defining the dimensions of a CAD model?







6. What three types of constraints can be applied to CAD sketches or models?









7. What advantages do CAD drawings have over paper sketches?